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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.97, 11,706.51 and 4,706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.97, 11,706.51 and 4,706.35 is: 6,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.97 : 11,706.51 = 4,706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.97/11,706.51 = 4,706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.97x = 11,706.51 × 4,706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.97x = 55,094,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094,933.34/8,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.54

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